Macy's, but I had to go back to exchange a couple items and stopped into Papa

Fabarre's

on the second floor for lunch. First of all, this place is what it is. And by that I mean a true throwback. I think it rivals Crown Candy Kitchen and

O'Connels

for original, non-pretentious charm.

Check out the fully operational pulley's and belts that operate the ceiling fans.

My first job was busing tables at a

Belleville

, Illinois restaurant called

Riedels

. The food reminds me of

Riedels

. Good old unhealthy American comfort food. Grilled cheese and chicken on a pretzel bread were our choices. They are famous for their French onion soup which is served in a crock layered with cheese. Soup is a term used loosely here. I would say gravy would be more appropriate. But, people love this stuff. The place was filled to capacity on the Monday we were there. The hostess, waiter and cashier all confirmed that the restaurant will remain open after the reconfiguration of the Macy's down to 3 floors.

They indicated that the future of the St. Louis Room restaurant on the 6